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Dementia Awareness Train the Trainer

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This one to two days intensive course teaches the delegates the skills required to deliver Dementia Awareness course in the workplace. The course will boost your confidence in public speaking since there is 15 minute micro teach from each delegate, . The course will help your organisation meet the necessary recommendations from the CQC and other bodies in terms of compliance.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION (This course is delivered in house. The minimum number required for us to run this course is 8. The maximum required in any given course is 12. For course pricing call us on 0203 291 3743 or email us at info@unicaresupport.com)

This one day intensive course teaches the delegates the skills required to deliver Dementia Awareness course in the workplace. The course will boost your confidence in public speaking since there is 15 minute micro teach from each delegate, . The course will help your organisation meet the necessary recommendations from the CQC and other bodies in terms of compliance.

This course is designed for those responsible for the training and development of care staffs. It is suitable for those involved in providing, or managing, direct care to vulnerable adults (Dementia) whether in residential, domiciliary, or supported living settings. Prior to the course date delegates will receive instructions and template required to design the 15 minute micro teach.

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion delegates will gain knowledge, skills, strategies and understanding on delivering dementia awareness course. Delegates will have the chance to carry out a 15 minute micro teach on any topic relating to dementia awareness.They will also receive train the trainer certificate which is valid for 3 years. In addition they will receive an accredited level 3 trainer qualification certificate from Highfield Qualifications if they opt for this qualification.

TEACHING ELEMENTS

Different Teaching methods

Different Learning styles

How to give Feedback

How to Evaluate or assess learners

Various Ice breaking Techniques

Different Presentation skills and resources

COURSE MATERIALS

Course Handouts

Lesson Plan Template

Feedback and Evaluation Templates

How to Design and Deliver Effective Training Workbook

LEARNING OUTCOME

Legislation / The Law governing Dementia

What is Dementia?

Types and causes of Dementia: Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Lewy Body etc

Diagnosis and treatment

Signs and Symptoms

Support of individuals with Dementia

Person centred approach and person centred skills

The importance of communication

The importance of maintaining good health

How to involve people with Dementia in activities and improve their quality of life

Understand the roles, responsibilities and boundaries of individuals and the responsibilities of services and organisations in relation to Dementia care

Understanding people with Dementia

Understand the effect of Dementia on the individual and their family

Stages of Dementia

Understanding the behaviour of Dementia clients

Legislation and guidance relating to individuals with Dementia

Myths and stereotypes associated with Dementia

Role play

Medication

Practical Demonstration and Assessment

NB: There is an option to enrol on a level 3 trainer qualification which is an Ofqual qualification accredited by Highfield Qualification. This will require an additional day at an extra cost for the registration and certification. The cost for this level 3 trainer qualification is £200.00.